2022 – Gary Cain
By Phillip Smith; June 11, 2022
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Next Stop, the latest release from Canadian blues-rocker Gary
Cain, takes off like a rocket, and soars to the heavens. His guitar prowess is extraordinary and an absolute
treat to hear. Cain, a 2018
semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee,
has talents which run much deeper though.
This ten-track album reveals just how much. Written and recorded in Austin, Texas, Next
Stop is all Cain. He wrote the
music and lyrics, plays all the guitar and bass parts, sings, programs drums, and
handles percussion.
Rocking an infectious Texas boogie, “Billionaires in Space” blasts the album off by taking a satirical jab at Elon Musk’s and Jeff Bezos’ ego-centric race to boldly go where no man has gone before. Cain seemingly draws inspiration from Jimi Hendrix on “Confusion”. His powerhouse performance is so hot, it downright cooks. Cain furiously throws everything he has into “Kitchen Sink”. This fabulous instrumental brings to mind a favorite by The Aristocrats called “Kentucky Meat Shower”. It’s an exhilarating experience to hear Cain’s intense guitar picking riding the bleeding edge of his barreling beat. Reaching the tipping point of being fed up is a gradual process and that’s the way Cain goes with “Gone” a song with that exact theme. The mellow and melodic atmosphere stretches outward and inward, taking heavy and funky turns with its cozy groove. Next Stop wraps up with “A Short, Furious Goodbye” with special guest John Lee on B3 organ. This cosmic instrumental clocks in at two minutes, seventeen seconds and beautifully lives up to its name.
Next Stop is one album guitar aficionados will definitely want to give a listen to. It’s fantastic.
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For more information about Gary Cain, visit this website : https://www.garycainband.com
